Some 2016 Updates (Retirement, Mileage Rates and Tax Extenders)
Retirement contribution limits remained unchanged;
- 401(k) $18,000 plus $6,000 catch-up if you are over 50,
- SIMPLE IRA $12,500 plus $3,000 and remain unchanged for
- Traditional/Roth IRAs at $5,500 plus $1,000.
The 2016 mileage rates are:
- 54 cents per business mile driven,
- 19 cents per medical/moving mile driven and
- 14 cents per charitable mile driven.
Other Tax Extenders: Congress passed a bill on December 18, 2015.
- The Section 179 deduction limits were made permanent at $500,000 indexed for inflation and
- Special depreciation on new asset purchases has been extended through December 31, 2019.